Charlotte Custom Kitchen & Bath | Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling and Installation
Charlotte Custom Kitchen & Bath is a commercial and residential contractor that serves Charlotte, NC. We started small in 1996 as a local kitchen remodeling company and expanded into custom bathroom remodeling in 1999. Now in our 30th year, with over 5,000 projects successfully completed, we continue our goal of providing quality kitchen and bath upgrades. And we wouldn’t have lasted this long in the business without our dynamic team of licensed general, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/mechanical contractors. They know exactly what your space needs, whether your home needs a full kitchen remodel, your office needs a code-compliant restroom upgrade, or your rental units need a fast turnaround.
When you call, you’ll reach a customer service team that has helped thousands of satisfied customers. We’ll schedule a free, no-obligation, on-site consultation. One of our professional contractors will arrive on time to measure your space and talk through your project goals. From there, we handle the design, permits, and materials. Our licensed trades will complete the installation or repair from demolition to final inspection. Call Charlotte Custom Kitchen & Bath today to schedule your free consultation.
- NCLBGC General Contractor License
- NCBEEC Electrical Contractor License
- NKBA Certified Kitchen & Bath Remodeler (CKBR)
- NARI Certified Remodeler (CR)
- Full General Liability Insurance Coverage
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Residential Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Services
Full Kitchen Remodeling
Our team delivers turn-key, design-build full kitchen remodeling, from full demolition and rebuild to a finished kitchen with custom cabinets and high-end details in modern, transitional, farmhouse, or craftsman styles. Whether you want a complete kitchen renovation or a kitchen facelift that keeps your current layout, we modernize the space to fit how you cook and entertain. Available full kitchen remodeling options include:
- Custom cabinets, kitchen islands, peninsulas, and walk-in or butler pantries
- Natural-stone, glass, ceramic, porcelain, mosaic, or slab backsplashes
- Farmhouse or apron-front sinks, workstation sinks, pull-down or touchless faucets, and pot-fillers
- Built-in refrigerator enclosures, appliance garages, wine coolers, coffee bars, wet bars, breakfast nooks, and banquettes
Full Bathroom Remodeling
Charlotte Custom Kitchen & Bath helps clients compare porcelain, ceramic, natural-stone, large-format, subway, mosaic, and decorative tile for their bathroom, based on appearance, durability, maintenance, and moisture resistance. The process typically includes:
- Complete bathroom renovation, from full demolition and rebuild to tear-out and renovation
- Waterproofing and tile installation
- Fixture, vanity, and frameless glass fitting
We can also add luxury, spa-like details such as a steam or rain shower, shower niche, freestanding, soaking, or clawfoot tub, double-sink or floating vanity, and more. Whether you’re planning to add a modern touch, a makeover, or a bathroom expansion, we’re the experts for remodeling primary, master, and ensuite baths, Jack and Jill baths, and powder rooms.
Custom Cabinetry Installation and Refacing
Our team has installed over 1,000 custom cabinets for Charlotte-area homes and businesses. Depending on your needs, we can incorporate:
- Veneer or laminate replacement with stain or paint finishes
- New doors and drawer fronts, including glass doors and open shelving
- Cabinet resizing, height modification, and reconfiguration
- Soft-close conversion for existing doors and drawers
- Organizers, including lazy Susans, pull-out pantries, tray dividers, spice racks, and trash and recycling pullouts
If your cabinets look worn or outdated, cabinet refacing, refinishing, or resurfacing can give them a fresh makeover. We also handle restoration, repainting, restaining, and door refacing.
Our cabinet installations include base, wall, pantry, tall, and corner cabinets, appliance garages, microwave enclosures, refrigerator surrounds, and wine storage. For the bathroom, we offer custom vanity cabinets, linen cabinets, and medicine cabinets.
Countertop Installation
We’ve spent three decades refining our custom kitchen work, and countertop installation is built on that experience. We match your kitchen’s exact dimensions, layout, and style with custom
natural-stone and slab countertops. Whether it’s a kitchen island work surface, a breakfast bar, or a prep station, each countertop is cut and fitted to the space. We can also include undermount sink installation, sink cabinet modification, and workstation sink fitting upon your request. For accessible kitchens, a lowered or roll-under work surface can be a perfect choice.
Walk-in Shower and Tub-to-Shower Conversions
Our Charlotte Custom installers build each walk-in shower and tub-to-shower conversion to match your bathroom’s footprint, existing plumbing, and style. A typical installation includes:
- Bathtub removal and shower pan replacement
- Shower waterproofing and grout sealing
- Porcelain, ceramic, or natural-stone tile walls and floor
- Frameless, semi-frameless, or framed custom shower glass in bypass, hinged, pivot, or sliding doors, or a fixed glass panel
- Optional shower niche, corner or floating bench, shower ledge, handheld, rain, multi-head, or steam shower fixtures
For aging-in-place and accessibility, we offer curbless, barrier-free, and roll-in showers, each with a non-slip surface, grab bars, and accessible controls. We also handle shower surround replacement, custom tile showers, and shower-to-tub conversions for homeowners who want a soaking tub back.
Kitchen Layout and Open-Concept Remodeling
Charlotte Cuso Kitchen & Bath reconfigures each kitchen around how you cook, move, and entertain while also looking into your home’s structure and the flow between rooms. A typical project includes:
- Wall removal and open-concept conversion, including closed-to-open kitchen conversion
- Work-triangle redesign and traffic-flow improvement
- Space optimization and reconfiguration for galley, U-shaped, L-shaped, and one-wall kitchens
- Peninsula or island additions, with a breakfast bar or breakfast nook where space allows
- Pass-through and doorway modification to connect the kitchen to living and dining areas
It’s time for a kitchen layout remodel if your space feels closed off, cramped, or hard to move through. We do kitchen expansion, enlargement, relocation, conversion from another room, and kitchen addition to fix this problem.
Commercial Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Services in Charlotte, NC
Commercial Restroom Remodeling
Charlotte Custom Kitchen & Bath delivers turn-key commercial restroom remodeling, from demolition and rebuild to modernization, for offices, restaurants, hotels, retail spaces, schools, healthcare facilities, and shopping centers. A typical project includes:
- Layout modification, stall layout modification, and reconfiguration for better circulation
- Large-format tile, grout, and waterproofing for durable, easy-to-clean surfaces
- Stall, toilet, and urinal partitions
- Fixture replacement package with wall-hung toilets, waterless urinals, and commercial lavatories
- Commercial vanities, handwashing sinks, and restroom accessories
We also install hands-free faucets and touchless fixtures to improve hygiene. Your business will keep running on schedule since we coordinate the work as a tenant improvement.
Commercial Kitchen and Breakroom Buildouts
Commercial kitchens must meet health, safety, and code requirements, since buildouts are subject to inspection. We deliver turn-key, design-build kitchens for restaurants, ghost kitchens, commissary and catering kitchens, school cafeterias, and office cafes. Your buildout includes all this and more:
- Stainless and custom casework
- Cook line, service line, prep, and dishwashing areas
- Three-compartment sinks, pot sinks, handwashing stations, and hands-free faucets
- Walk-in and dry storage
- Pass-throughs, pickup counters, and serving counters
Apartment Kitchen Renovation and Unit Turns
South End and Uptown Charlotte, along with growing areas like University City and NoDa, have some of the region’s largest concentrations of apartment communities, where owners need fast, consistent kitchen updates between tenants. We deliver value-engineered kitchen renovations designed for these scales. Our apartment kitchen work includes:
- Unit turns and turnover renovations with cabinet replacement, new backsplash, and fixture upgrades
- Bulk remodeling for multi-unit and condominium communities
- Kitchen upgrades for rental units and student housing
- Common-area, clubhouse, amenity, and senior-living kitchens
Charlotte Custom Kitchen & Bath works with property managers, apartment owners, and landlords to keep units on schedule and back on the market.
Rental Property Bathroom Remodeling
Rental bathrooms go through a lot. Tenants come and go, moisture builds up, and everything has to hold up until the next lease. However, a worn-out bathroom can also slow down a lease or a sale, so getting it done right helps your unit get back on the market faster. Our team is here to deliver value-engineered bathroom remodeling for landlords, property managers, and owners of investment properties, multi-unit buildings, student housing, and condos. Our rental bathroom work includes:
- Tub-to-shower conversion, or bathtub refinishing, reglazing, and resurfacing
- Tile, grout, caulk, and waterproofing
- Shower surround, vanity, and cabinet replacement
- Fixture upgrades for turnover units, with bulk remodeling for multiple bathrooms
- Apartment common-area and clubhouse bathroom renovation
ADA-compliant and Accessible Bathroom Remodeling
Bathrooms should work for everyone, whether it’s in a home or a business. Our ADA-compliant and accessible remodels help people stay safe and independent as they age, and make disability access easier. For Charlotte businesses, that often means an ADA restroom renovation for an existing building.
We plan each accessible layout modification around universal design, with barrier-free and curbless entries, doorway widening, and circulation improvement for wheelchair and mobility-friendly use. Installation involves roll-in showers, grab bars with proper wall backing, shower benches, accessible shower controls, comfort-height toilets, roll-under sinks, wheelchair-accessible vanities, accessible stalls, and accessible bathtubs. These require precise measurements so every fixture sits at a reachable height and clearance.
Flooring Installation for Kitchens and Baths
Kitchen and bathroom floors take daily wear from foot traffic, spills, and moisture. Having the right tile adds durability, safety, and visual definition to the whole room.
We install porcelain, ceramic, natural-stone, and large-format tile to match your space and style. Our work includes bathroom floor tile remodeling, tile layout, custom tile patterns, grout replacement, floor tile repair, and shower floor replacement. Our installation also involves waterproofing and a non-slip surface, following precise measurements and level prep to prevent cracked tiles or uneven grout lines.
Charlotte’s Trusted Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Contractor
Licensed Trades Under One Roof
Charlotte Custom Kitchen & Bath holds a General Contractor License from the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC). Our team also includes licensed electrical (NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors), plumbing, and HVAC/mechanical contractors (NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors). That means your project is built to state standards and passes inspection, without you coordinating separate crews.
Insured and Bonded for Your Protection
We carry general liability insurance, workers’ compensation, and a surety bond. Liability and workers’ compensation coverage protect your property and your finances if an accident or damage happens on the job. The bond adds assurance that the work will be completed as promised.
Safe, Lead-Safe Jobsites
Our crew holds EPA Lead RRP Certification and OSHA 10 / OSHA 30 training. This matters for older Charlotte homes and buildings, where lead paint is a real concern during demolition. It also means we meet the safety requirements many commercial properties and general contractors expect.
Certified Kitchen and Bath Expertise
Our team holds Certified Kitchen & Bath Remodeler (CKBR), CKD, and CBD credentials from NKBA, a Certified Remodeler (CR) designation from NARI, and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) training from NAHB. These certifications show our proven design and remodeling knowledge. CAPS also means we know how to build accessible spaces that work for you long term.
How Charlotte Custom Kitchen & Bath Manages Every Project
Free On-Site Consultation & Quote
A free on-site consultation gives you a clear picture of your project before any work begins. One of our contractors arrives on schedule, measures your space, and talks through your goals. You then receive a detailed, no-obligation quote.
Design & Material Selection
Design and material selection turn your ideas into a plan. Our team, including NKBA Certified Kitchen & Bath Remodeler (CKBR) expertise, helps you choose layouts, cabinets, tile, fixtures, and finishes that fit your space and style. You approve every detail before ordering begins.
Permits & Scheduling
Permits and scheduling get your project approved and ready before work starts. Our general contractor team, licensed by the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC), handles the permit paperwork with Mecklenburg County. We also order materials so your timeline stays on track.
Demolition & Preparation
Demolition and preparation clear the way for the rebuild. Charlotte Custom Kitchen & Bath protects your floors and surrounding rooms, removes old cabinets, fixtures, and tile, and follows EPA Lead RRP-certified practices in homes built before 1978. We keep the work area clean and contained.
Installation & Finishing
Installation brings your new space together. Our in-house electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades handle the rough-in work, followed by cabinets, countertops, tile, flooring, and fixtures. You'll get regular updates from a dedicated contact throughout.
Inspection & Final Walkthrough
Inspection and a final walkthrough confirm the work meets quality and code standards. We coordinate any required inspections, then walk the finished space with you to check finishes, fit, and function. We don't consider the project complete until you're satisfied.
Pricing Range for Kitchen and Bath Remodels
Residential Pricing
Full Kitchen Remodeling
- Cosmetic Refresh: $15,000 – $30,000 (Existing layout; cabinet refacing or replacement, new surfaces and fixtures)
- Mid-Range Remodel: $30,000 – $50,000 (New cabinets, countertops, backsplash, sink, and faucet)
- High-End / Custom Remodel: $50,000 – $85,000+ (Custom cabinets, premium stone, islands, pantries, and specialty storage)
Full Bathroom Remodeling
- Cosmetic Update: $5,000 – $12,000 (New vanity, fixtures, mirror, and finishes in the existing layout)
- Mid-Range Remodel: $12,000 – $25,000 (New tile, shower or tub, vanity, toilet, and waterproofing)
- Primary / Luxury Remodel: $25,000 – $50,000+ (Custom tile, freestanding tub, double-sink vanity, steam or rain shower)
Custom Cabinetry Installation and Refacing
- Cabinet Refinishing: $1,500 – $4,000 per kitchen (Sanding and recoating existing cabinets; stain or paint finish)
- Cabinet Refacing: $4,000 – $10,000 per kitchen (New doors, drawer fronts, and veneer or laminate on existing boxes; about $150 – $450 per linear foot)
- Cabinet Replacement: $150 – $500 per linear foot, stock to semi-custom (Fully custom cabinetry runs higher)
- Add-ons: Soft-close conversion, pull-outs, lazy Susans, and organizers are priced per item.
Countertop Installation
- Granite: $45 – $100 / sq. ft. installed (Standard grades at the low end; premium grades at the high end)
- Quartz: $55 – $90 / sq. ft. installed
- Typical Kitchen (30 sq. ft.): $1,350 – $3,000 (A 60 sq. ft. kitchen runs $2,700 – $6,000)
- Edge Upgrades: +$10 – $30 / linear foot (Full bullnose, ogee, and similar profiles)
- Undermount Sink Cutout: about $100 and up (Sink installation is quoted separately)
Walk-in Shower and Tub-to-Shower Conversions
- Tub-to-Shower Conversion: $4,800 – $10,000 (Tub removal, new pan or base, wall surround, and waterproofing)
- Custom Tiled Walk-in Shower: $8,000 – $13,500+ (Tile walls and floor, glass, niche, and fixtures)
- Shower Pan Replacement: $145 – $585 for standard sizes; $875 – $1,950 for custom sizes (Pan only)
- Curbless / Roll-in Showers: Quoted per project (Typically higher than standard showers)
- Structural Extras: +$300 – $800 for support under heavy tubs; subfloor repair $3 – $10 / sq. ft. if needed
Kitchen Layout and Open-Concept Remodeling
- Priced per project and usually part of a mid-range or high-end kitchen remodel (See the tiers above)
- Wall Removal: Quoted after confirming whether the wall is load-bearing
- Permit Fees: about $200 – $1,200 for most Charlotte kitchen remodels according to scope
Commercial Pricing
Commercial Restroom Remodeling
- Typical Range: $70 – $300 / sq. ft. (Depends on size, finishes, and fixture count)
- Small Restroom (about 2 stalls): $18,000 – $40,000
- Larger Multi-Stall Restroom: $60,000 – $150,000
- Partitions: $250 – $900 per stall, including hardware
Commercial Kitchen and Breakroom Buildouts
- Priced per project based on scope, equipment, casework, and health-code requirements.
Apartment Kitchen Renovation and Unit Turns
- Light Turn: $1,200 – $5,000 (Refresh surfaces, hardware, and fixtures)
- Mid-Range Renovation: $6,000 – $10,000 (Cabinet replacement, backsplash, and fixture upgrades)
- Heavy Renovation: $10,000 – $15,000+ (Full kitchen and bath scope)
Rental Property Bathroom Remodeling
- Tub-to-Shower Conversion: $4,800 – $7,900 per bathroom
- Full Bathroom Remodel: $12,000 – $25,000 (Tile, surround, vanity, fixtures, and waterproofing)
- Refinishing, Reglazing, and Resurfacing: $350 – $3,000 per bathroom (Tub, shower surround, and tile refinishing; price depends on surfaces and condition)
ADA-Compliant and Accessible Bathroom Remodeling
- Residential Accessible Remodel: $12,000 – $60,000 (Roll-in or curbless shower, grab bars with backing, comfort-height toilet, and roll-under sink)
- Accessible Bathtub: $4,000 – $12,000
- Commercial ADA Stall Upgrade: $8,000 – $40,000 (One accessible stall with grab bars and basic finishes)
- Commercial Stall and Sink Remodel: $20,000 – $70,000
Flooring Installation for Kitchens and Baths
- Porcelain or Ceramic Tile: $9 – $25 / sq. ft. installed (Higher-end porcelain can reach $50)
- Natural-Stone Tile: $11 – $45 / sq. ft. installed (Requires sealing)
- Tile Removal: +$2 – $7 / sq. ft.
- Waterproofing and Underlayment: +$1 – $3 / sq. ft. in wet areas
- Typical Bathroom Floor: $780 – $6,810 (Varies by size and tile)
Every project is different. Your final price depends on size, materials, and scope, and you’ll receive a detailed, no-obligation quote after your free on-site consultation.
Kitchen Layouts Explained: Which Design Fits Your Space?
Your kitchen's layout decides how it feels to cook, move, and gather in with family and friends. It's also the hardest part of a remodel to change later, since moving walls, plumbing, and electrical costs far more than swapping cabinets or counters. Here's how the most common layouts work, who they suit, and what to know before opening up a closed-off kitchen.
Common Kitchen Layouts
Galley Kitchen
Two parallel runs of cabinets with a walkway between them. It's efficient and common in older Charlotte bungalows, townhomes, and condos.
1: Best for: Narrow rooms and one or two cooks
2: Watch for: Tight traffic flow if the walkway doubles as a hallway
3: Upgrade idea: Remove one wall or add a pass-through to open the space
L-Shaped Kitchen
Cabinets along two adjoining walls, leaving the other sides open. It's flexible and works in small and mid-sized rooms.
1: Best for: Families and open dining areas
2: Watch for: Wasted corner space, which a blind corner solution or lazy Susan can fix
U-Shaped Kitchen
Cabinets on three walls, with plenty of counter and storage space.
1: Best for: Larger rooms and serious cooks
2: Watch for: A closed-in feel if the room is too small, or crowding when two people cook
One-Wall Kitchen
Everything along a single wall. It's space-saving and popular in apartments, condos, and open-plan homes.
1: Best for: Small footprints and studio layouts
2: Watch for: Limited counter space, which an island or movable prep station can offset
Peninsula Kitchen
Like an L or U shape with an extended counter attached to the cabinetry at one end. It adds seating and prep space without the clearance an island needs.
1: Best for: Medium kitchens that can't fit a full island
2: Watch for: Blocked traffic flow on the peninsula side
Island Options
An island adds prep space, storage, and seating, but it needs room around it. A common guideline is about 42 inches of clear walkway on every side, or 48 inches if two people often cook at once. If your kitchen is too tight for that, a peninsula is usually the better fit.
Options can include:
1: Prep island: extra work surface and a prep sink
2: Seating island: a breakfast bar for casual meals and homework
3: Storage island: drawers, shelving, and trash or recycling pullouts
4: Appliance island: a cooktop or dishwasher built in, which adds plumbing and electrical work
Open-Concept Conversions
Many homeowners want to turn a closed kitchen into one that flows into the living or dining area. A closed-to-open conversion typically involves:
Wall removal: Some walls are load-bearing and need a structural beam or header and a permit. Others are simple partitions.
Utility relocation: Walls often hide plumbing, electrical, gas, or ductwork that must be rerouted.
Traffic flow: Removing a wall changes how people move through the home, so doorways, pass-throughs, and seating should be placed with that in mind.
The work triangle: The path between your sink, stove, and refrigerator. A good layout keeps these three close without crowding them. Usually each leg is about 4 to 9 feet, and the total is about 13 to 26 feet.
Choosing the Right Layout
Match the layout to your room and the way you live:
If your kitchen is...
Narrow and small
Medium with a flexible footprint
Large with room to spare
Closed off from living areas
Consider...
Galley or one-wall
L-shaped or peninsula
U-shaped, or L-shaped with an island
An open-concept conversion
Also think about how many people cook at once, how often you entertain, and how much storage you need.
How Our Team Can Help
Charlotte Custom Kitchen & Bath handles kitchen layout and open-concept remodeling from start to finish. We measure your space, review your goals, and recommend a layout that fits your room and household. If a wall needs to come down, we confirm whether it’s load-bearing and coordinate the beams, headers, and permits. Our licensed electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/mechanical trades relocate lines safely, so you don’t have to coordinate separate crews. Once the layout is set, we install custom cabinets, islands, peninsulas, countertops, backsplashes, and fixtures to match.
Areas we serve
Charlotte
Matthews
Mint Hill
Pineville
Huntersville
Cornelius
Davidson
Concord
Harrisburg
Fort Mill
Rock Hill
Gastonia
What Our Charlotte Clients Say About Our Services
“We’d wanted an open kitchen since we bought our Dilworth bungalow, but I worried about tearing out a wall. The crew confirmed it was load-bearing, handled the beam and permits, and their plumber and electrician rerouted everything without any delays. Our galley kitchen is now one bright space that flows into the dining room, and the new island has become the center of every family gathering.”
Rebecca Hartwell
Homeowner, Dilworth
“Our restaurant restrooms were dated, and one stall wasn’t up to ADA standards. The team redid the layout, installed accessible stalls, wall-hung toilets, and touchless faucets, and scheduled the work around our slow days so we never lost a dinner service. Customers have complimented the new restrooms, and the finish has held up no matter how large the crowd gets.”
Marcus Delgado
Owner, Delgado’s Kitchen & Taproom, South End
“I manage 60 units, and turnover time is everything. Charlotte Custom Kitchen & Bath replaced cabinets, updated backsplashes and fixtures, and converted worn-out tubs to showers in unit after unit, all on schedule. Having licensed plumbing and electrical in-house meant no waiting on separate subs, and our units went back on the market faster.”
Denise Whitaker
Property Manager, Whitaker Residential Group
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling FAQs
Yes. We schedule a free, no-obligation on-site consultation at your Charlotte-area property. One of our contractors arrives on time, measures your space, and discusses your project goals. You then receive a detailed quote based on your scope.
Yes. We hold a General Contractor License from the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors, and our team includes licensed electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/mechanical contractors. We carry general liability insurance, workers’ compensation, and a surety bond.
Yes. We prepare and submit the permit paperwork for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, coordinate any required structural review, and schedule inspections. We stay with the project through the final inspection.
We serve Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Concord, Kannapolis, Gastonia, Indian Trail, Monroe, Waxhaw, Weddington, Belmont, Mount Holly, Harrisburg, and Stallings, NC.
Yes. Our residential work includes kitchen and bathroom remodeling, custom cabinetry, countertops, showers, and layout changes. Our commercial work includes restroom remodeling, kitchen and breakroom buildouts, ADA-compliant bathrooms, and apartment and rental property renovations.
Charlotte Custom Kitchen & Bath started in 1996 as a small, local kitchen remodeling company and added bathroom remodeling in 1999. We’re now in our 30th year with over 5,000 completed projects.
Get Your Deck Project Started Today
From kitchen upgrades to complete bathroom renovations, Charlotte Custom Kitchen & Bath helps homeowners throughout Charlotte, NC transform their spaces with beautiful, functional designs and quality craftsmanship. Reach out today for a free, no-obligation estimate and discover how our team can bring your kitchen and bathroom remodeling vision to life.